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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.80, 38,277.84 and 12,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.80, 38,277.84 and 12,368.24 is: 18,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.80 : 38,277.84 = 12,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.80/38,277.84 = 12,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.80x = 38,277.84 × 12,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.80x = 473,429,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,429,511.80/25,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.00

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